Kansas opinion writers penned a free speech legacy. Lawmakers have trashed their priceless example.

By: Clay Wirestone

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: May 28, 2026

Words: 808

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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Our nation marks 250 years this summer, and while the accomplishments and shortcomings of this nation have been documented and debated ceaselessly, I like to think that one unalloyed good of our American experiment is the freedom of speech.

Call it the First Amendment, a free press or just the right to say whatever you damn well please, but freedom of speech has served this nation and state in good stead since their …

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